K35.2: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis
Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, the condition encoded with K35.2, is a severe health situation that occurs when the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed or infected and subsequently bursts or perforates. This rupture results in the spreading of the infection to the lining of the abdomen, a condition known as generalized peritonitis. Symptoms typically include sharp stomach pain, especially in the lower right side of the abdomen, which may become more intense with movement, along with other signs like nausea, vomiting, fever, and a loss of appetite. When the infection spreads to the peritoneum, pain usually intensifies, and the patient's condition can deteriorate rapidly. The risk of sepsis, a dangerous systemic infection, increases substantially at this stage, highlighting the severity of this condition.
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